3 separate assignments

Instructions

Assignment 1: Case Study Due 2/17

In this module, you will get an opportunity to gather true-to-life data from a recovering addict. This assignment will enable you to develop a case study. Using the information you have gathered through this course, you will make recommendations for the continued success in recovery of the addict.

Interview a recovering addict (a friend, family member, or someone solicited from a 12-step open meeting), and write a three- to five-page paper discussing the following:

· Demographics of the individual (no real names)

· History of drug use

· Reasons for drug use

· The duration of drug use

· Steps taken to gain sobriety

· Steps taken to remain sober

· Recommendations you propose for continued success for recovery

Prepare your paper in Microsoft Word document format. Name your file M5_A1_LastName_Casestudy.doc, and submit it to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

Note: Do not make recommendations to the person you interview, but rather, use them for learning purposes in this paper.

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Shared the demographics of the individual you interviewed.	4
Discussed the history of drug use by the individual.	4
Explained the reasons for drug use by the individual.	8
Shared the duration of drug use.	4
Explained the steps taken by the individual to gain sobriety.	8
Explained what the individual is doing to remain sober.	8
Proposed recommendations for continued success for recovery.	8
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.	4
Total:	48

M5 Assignment 2 Discussion Due 2/16

 

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Assignment 2: Discussion Questions

Your facilitator will guide you in the selection of two of the three discussion questions. Submit your responses to these questions to the appropriate Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Through the end of the module, comment on the responses of others.

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

You will be attempting two discussion questions in this module; each worth 28 points. The total number of points that can be earned for this assignment is 56.

Treating Alcoholics and Addicts

Would the recommended treatment of a client addicted to pain medication be the same as or different than the treatment of a client addicted to alcohol? Why or why not? Support your opinions with references from texts, journal articles, and experience. Evaluation Criteria for Discussion Question Response: Discussed whether the recommended treatment of a client addicted to pain medication would be the same as or different than the treatment of a client addicted to alcohol. [4 points] Provided reasons for your answer. [4 points] Supported your opinions with references from texts, journal articles, and experience. [8 points]

Assessing a Client

Assessing a client is the initial, and an important, task of diagnosis and treatment planning. What elements would you include in a thorough assessment of a client seeking treatment for addiction? Why? Justify your response with references from texts, journal articles, and experience. Evaluation Criteria for Discussion Question Response: Discussed the elements you would include in a thorough assessment of a client seeking treatment for addiction. [8 points] Shared reasons for including these elements. [4 points] Justified your responses with references from texts, journal articles, and experience. [4 points]

Ethical Considerations

Consider the following case:

Dr. Smith is a supervisor in a counseling center. One of the counselors she supervises often comes in late to work. One night, when Dr. Smith is dining out with friends, she sees the counselor at another table, talking loudly and appearing to be intoxicated.

On the basis of the above case, discuss the following:

· What ethical considerations does Dr. Smith have with regard to the counselor?

· How should she address the situation with the counselor?

Evaluation Criteria for Discussion Question Response: Discussed the ethical considerations Dr. Smith has regarding her counselor. [8 points] Discussed how Dr. Smith should address the situation with her counselor. [8 points]

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Discussion Question Response:
Please see specific evaluation criteria listed below each discussion question.	16
Discussion Participation:
Participated in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with rationale, challenging a point of discussion, or making a relationship between one or more points of the discussion.	4
While responding, justified ideas and responses by using appropriate examples and references from texts, Web sites, and other references or personal experience.	4
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.	4
Total:	28

Rubrics

Assignment 3: Diagnosis and Treatment Plan Due 2/17

This assignment provides you an opportunity to develop a diagnosis and treatment plan. Select a television episode or movie with a primary theme pertaining to substance abuse or dependence. Prepare a three- to five-page diagnosis and treatment plan for the substance user portrayed in the television episode or movie. Your plan should include:

1. A diagnosis based on the current DSM.

2. The impact of the character's substance abuse on the family.

3. A proposed treatment approach for the character.

4. What you learned from this process.

Prepare your paper in Microsoft Word document format. Name your file M5_A3_LastName_Diagnosisplan.doc, and submit it to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Assignment 3 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Created a diagnosis and treatment plan including the following: · A diagnosis based on the current DSM. · The impact of the character's substance abuse on the family. · A proposed treatment approach for the character. · What you learned from this process.	32
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.	4
Total:	36